Discharge of a Firearm in Public
Florida takes gun control seriously. To wit, it is unlawful to fire a gun in certain public settings. If you fire a gun at or near any public road, business, or occupied dwelling you may be charged with a 1st degree misdemeanor. Aggravators that may lead to increased charges include; firing a gun from a vehicle within 1000 feet of any person, or if you are the owner/driver of the vehicle and instruct another occupant to discharge a weapon.
Under the statute, it is a defense that you were legally defending life or property.
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For additional information; see Florida Statue 790.15 Discharging firearm in public
Case Results
Case #: 080XXXXXCF10A
Charges: Sexual Performance By A Child (AKA Possession of Child Pornography).
Result: : Probation to lesser charges, therefore, NO Sex Offender Designation and no prison.
Case #: F08XXXX
Charge: Attempted 2nd Degree Murder, Kidnapping, and Grand Theft.
Result: Case Dismissed
Case #: 2008CFXXXXXXXXXX
Charge: Online Solicitation (via Webcam).
Result: Client avoids prison, probation - 2 ½ years, guidelines were 21 months State prison up to 15 years.
